From Venezuela to Colombia

How open source helped Miguel Useche find work, friends, and a place to call home For Miguel Useche, open source has never been just about technology. Growing up in Venezuela, he discovered a global community that would shape his career, allow him to travel around the world, and help him build a new life in […]

A Brazilian dream: Otavio Santana’s rise through open source

Monday, June 30, 2025 – 13:12 by Tatjana Obradovic “Sometimes, all someone needs is to believe it’s possible” Brazil stands at the heart of the Global South, shaping global technology and community movements. Follow us as we explore Otavio Santana’s inspiring journey from his beginnings in Salvador, Brazil, to the international stages of Java stardom. Discover […]